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R62 FPN

1998 Toyota Paseo

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,791 mi
Last recorded132,791 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Paseo78,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 132,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 132,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 124,296 miles

both front inner arches corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

underside corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 124,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front inner arches corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

underside corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 121,865 miles

rear chassic and floor section soft

Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,747 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 116,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 114,637 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 114,637 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 114,621 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 112,856 miles

all shockers soft

heavy corrosion on suspension

sump leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2008 112,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all shockers soft

cat heat shield rattling

heavy corrosion on suspension

sump leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2007 106,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 100,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate slightly obscured not likley to be misread

Fail 14 Nov 2006 100,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front regestration plate slightly obscured not likley to be misread

noise at near side rear(rattle)

How Reliable is the Toyota Paseo?

Based on 23,608 MOT tests across 2,354 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
4,533
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,343
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 936
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 933
position lamp(s) not working 861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 763
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R62 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Paseo in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 78,165 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Paseo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R62 FPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Paseo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R62 FPN registered?

R62 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R62 FPN safe to buy?

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